Author, realtor, son are the 3 found dead in Sammamish, reports say

Information released by authorities indicate the adult son killed his parents before turning a gun on himself

Lorraine Ficken, 68, was identified as one of the three people killed at her Sammamish home, along with her husband, 72-year-old historian Robert Ficken, and their son, 34-year-old Matthew Ficken. Authorities believe the incident was a murder-suicide. The King County Medical Examiner confirmed that Matthew Ficken turned a gun on himself.

Lorraine Ficken, 68, was identified as one of the three people killed at her Sammamish home, along with her husband, 72-year-old historian Robert Ficken, and their son, 34-year-old Matthew Ficken. Authorities

Lorraine Ficken, 68, was identified as one of the three people killed at her Sammamish home, along with her husband, 72-year-old historian Robert Ficken, and their son, 34-year-old Matthew Ficken. Authorities believe the incident was a murder-suicide. The King County Medical Examiner confirmed that Matthew Ficken turned a gun on himself.

Lorraine Ficken, 68, was identified as one of the three people killed at her Sammamish home, along with her husband, 72-year-old historian Robert Ficken, and their son, 34-year-old Matthew Ficken. Authorities

The King County Sheriff's Office said the third victim was the 72-year-old father and husband. Lorraine Ficken's husband is Robert Ficken, a historian of Washington Territory and early Washington state with several books to his name.

"We're still in shock and our hearts and thoughts go out to Lorraine's family and real estate team during this horrible time," said principal managing broker Marilyn Green. "Lorraine was one of the nicest people we've ever known – so kind and warm-hearted. ... We have been hearing from so many clients who are in tears over this tragedy. It is a huge loss for so many and Lorraine will be greatly missed."

She had planned to retire soon and move to a recently purchased house in Oregon to be close to family, the statement said.